Reviews And Overviews

Review Of The CASIO CTK-2100

2011-03-05T06:53:00.000-08:00

Though I am not a advanced piano player,priced at $125 dollars. The CTK 2100 does an amazing job. Since it is a keyboard,its comes with up to 100 different tones and about 50 classic songs to play. Other features like the built in metronome also work great. The keyboard comes with a stand that you can adjust to your liking and a wire to connect for power. Though you get a wire you can choose to use AA batteries as your power source.
Overall the CASIO CTK-2100 is great for a beginner like me,or someone more advanced

Review Of VIZIO SoundBar

2011-03-04T19:05:00.000-08:00

The VIZIO Sound bar is the next best thing to having a 5 piece surround system. When watching TV or playing Xbox 360, the sound quality is truly amazing. The set up is not hard at all and only has 2 wires,one connecting to a outlet, the other connecting to your TV. For all the people deciding about buying a sound bar or VIZIO sound bar. I honestly have to say either one will get the job done

Review Of The Kindle DX

2011-03-04T17:22:00.000-08:00

The kindle is one of those gadgets that has one purpose,to read. Theres not much to say about the kindle but say its a great product for anyone who's a constant reader. You can read in the light just finely,and its has a back light so you can read in the dark. I would recommend

Review Of The iPod 4

2011-03-03T16:47:00.000-08:00

The IPod 4 is the latest iPod made by apple. Unlike previous iPods, this one has two camera, one being in the front for face time and the other being in the back for pictures and videos. Other features like multitasking and fictive is available just like on the iPhone 4. The iPod is The thinnest in it's category. The iPod,like the iPhone has a high res retina display.
Overall the iPod 4 is a must have for existing users or new users of apple ipods.

IPad 2 Overview

2011-03-02T12:52:00.000-08:00

The IPad 2 was revealed today by Apple. One of the most requested feature was a front facing camera and as expected we will finally get to have one. The IPad 2 will be available in black and white as of the first day it is released. we will get minor updates to IOS 4.3, just changes in internet and Airplane mode. Apple has also created a new cover for the IPad which acts as a stand as well as cleans the IPad with one swipe. It has been said prices are being released at the $500. New apps like Photo Booth has been added the IPad which will allow users to interact with their photos like special effects and such.
As the weeks come ahead i'm sure we will find out more information about the IPad 2 so keep checking out my site for updates. The IPad wil be released on March 11th.

Review Of Just Cause 2

2011-03-02T12:16:00.000-08:00

Just cause 2 was released back in March of 2010. I got to say it is truly an amazing game. It is set in Panama, during present time A major feature in the game is the grapple hook and parachute. It has so many uses and makes a great impact on how you play.

The gameplay is probably the biggest aspect that makes the game what it is. Unlike games like RDR or GTA IV it doesn't just have one environment. It has every possible one,Snowy Mountains,Hot Deserts,Realistic Jungles, and Huge Cites. There are missions in the game, but I got to say, I've played about four missions and their good but not great. The graphics aren't the best but they are up there. The only downside to this game anyone might see is the voice cast.Like the graphics,the cast isn't the best but its not the worst.

Overall this game is a 9.5/10.0

Review Of BioShock

2011-02-26T16:07:00.000-08:00

BioShock is probably the best game I've seen with water graphics. The story line is truly amazing and will keep you guessing what's next. The game takes place in the underwater city of Rapture and has gone horribly wrong. During you play you will spend the time collecting iteams,fighting creatures, and so much more that will blow your mind.

Review Of Chief Architect Home Designer

2011-02-26T15:06:00.000-08:00

Home Designer is a step down from the full version of Chief Architect X3(Click Here For My Review Of X3). One thing I noticed after buying Home Designer is it has a exact same layout as X3 but the only problem is it offers very basic tools compared to all the tools in X3. Like X3 you can do very good renderings on your computer but isn't the best. Home Designer ranges everywhere from $50-$500. I suggest to anyone who isn't exactly a architect but has a thing for designing houses.

Review Of Chief Architect X3

2011-02-26T15:00:00.000-08:00

If your a architect or hoping to become one, one program you should try out is chief architect X3. The program offers the highest performance I've seen in any software. The 2D is simple to learn and use with many tools and your reach. One thing that sicks out is the amazing 3D rendering that can be done all from the program. Renderings look stunning on your computer. The full product is a bit pricey at $2000 buts its absolutely worth it if your an architect.

Review Of Red Dead Redemption

2011-02-26T09:45:00.000-08:00

I got RDR over Christmas break, and I got to say its truly amazing. It takes place in 1912 in the mid west. Like GTA IV, RDR has that outstanding free roam ability that cant be beat. Theres so much to do and see. One of the two major difference you'll see when you play is one being the moral system. Depending on what you do in the game effects how people think of you in the game. Another big thing is the new Dead Eye system. Dead Eye allows you to slow down time and lock on to as many targets as their are bullets. The only down side in my option is after you complete the story mode, theres not much to do after it, yeah you can hunt for plant,kill birds,etc but it gets old after awhile. Overall Red Dead Redemption is a amazing game with a amazing story and amazing graphics. I would have to give it a 10/10 because even though it gets old after awhile doesn't mean you cant enjoy this game for awhile

Review Of Mafia II

2011-02-26T07:41:00.000-08:00

Mafia 2 was probably the most hyped game of the year. The only problem is it doesn't live up to its name. The campaign is short, about 2 days at most. The missions are fun and never really boring. The only problem is there is no "free roam" option. Yes you can ride around the city as you please, but the next mission has already begun as the last mission ended. As far as riding around the city goes, I was impressed by how everything reacts. From cops,down to the physics of the game,it is so realistic.
Overall I would give Mafia 2 a 8.5/10.0 mainly because the lack of free roam, otherwise its not that bad of a game and I recommend it to any free roam fan

Review Of NBA 2K11

2011-02-24T18:48:00.001-08:00

It's fitting that NBA 2K11 prominently features Michael Jordan. After all, His Airness is the greatest basketball player of all time and NBA 2K11 is the greatest basketball game ever made.

2K Sports has delivered the most finely polished and fully featured sports game I've ever played -- and I've played a lot of sports games. The amount of work put into 2K11 is staggering -- perfect recreations of Jordan's historic games, streamlined controls, NBA teams that play and feel like their real-life counterparts, a franchise mode that includes sensible GM logic and intelligent team building.

This is one of the most incredible year-over-year improvements of a game imaginable. Madden, EA's NHL series, MLB 2K, and just about everyone else has been served notice. There are no more excuses for half-assed annual updates. Bring it every year or you will get booed out of the building.

NBA 2K11 is where amazing happens. When you first start the game, you get a slick visual treat hyping the greatness of Michael Jordan. And then the game transports you into the tunnel of Chicago Stadium for Game 1 of the 1991 NBA Championship. Jordan turns to look into the camera, right at you, and asks, "Are you ready?" Then he turns, runs out onto the court and the magic of NBA 2K11 begins. Before you ever see a menu, ever create a franchise, ever even get a whiff of all that 2K11 has to offer, you're playing in the finals with the Bulls, battling Magic Johnson and ushering in a new era in NBA history.

How To Win A Free MacBook Pro

2011-02-24T15:51:00.000-08:00

How do I get a Free MacBook Pro?
Chances are, you think that this is a scam and that you won’t get your Free Mac Book Pro. You’ve heard stories from friends about these “scams” and how they make you fill out hundreds of surveys and buy expensive products. There are freebie sites like those that are insane, but I have researched these websites and found one where you only have to complete ONE easy trial offer to get your free Macintosh laptop! You don’t have to complete any surveys or expensive offers, just one simple trial.
Step 1: Sign up
Sign up using the link below to get your Free MacBook Pro. This site has sent out hundreds of free gifts to people such as Free HDTVs and Free Laptops and I’ve verified that it really works.
There are also other prizes on the freebie site that you can choose from. They offer Free Dell Laptops, ThinkPads, and many other laptops.

When you sign up, make sure that you use real information. Do not sign up with a fake address because then they won’t know where to ship your Free MacBook Pro! You can, however, create a new email address at GMail or Yahoo so that you don’t have to use your personal one. That’s the only variation you should make from your real information. Sometimes they check phone numbers to verify shipping details. You don’t want to not get your laptop just because you put in a fake phone number. The only reason people don’t get the free stuff is because they try to scam the freebie companies and give them fake information. Don’t do this.

Step 2: Complete an offer

You will be taken to a page with trial offers of products after you sign up. You must then select one that you’re interested in. A lot of people usually stop here and decide not to complete the freebie site for their Free MacBook Pro, but this part is really easy. They are almost all easy to complete and cost less than $10, so just pick one that you’re interested in. You only have to complete one offer. Don’t skip this step. You must complete an offer to get your Free MacBook Pro.

Step 3: Refer your friends

This part used to be more difficult, but with the popularity of Free MacBook sites and with the help of social media websites such as MySpace, FaceBook and Twitter, recruiting referrals has never been easier. You don’t have to rely on friends you know in real life. There’s tons of people online who are looking for Free MacBook Pros, so you can refer them. You can either trick people into signing up under you, convince them to sign up under you, or pay them to sign up under you. Even if you have to pay people $20 each to sign up under you, a MacBook Pro would only require you to pay someone about $500! $500 for a laptop worth almost $2,000 is a steal!

Rules to follow

Make sure that you follow these rules. Breaking these rules is the only reason people don’t get their Free MacBook Pro.

Only one account per household
Don’t use a public computer/internet access (such as library)
Use real information
Complete an offer only once. You cannot complete the same offer multiple times on different freebie sites.

Review Of The Sony VAIO

2011-02-23T18:58:00.000-08:00

The good: Great keyboard and touch pad; solid Core i3 performance, Blu-ray, and Intel Wireless Display in an affordable package
The bad: Middle-range battery life; screen brightness and speaker audio quality slightly underperform.

The bottom line: Comfortable, feature-packed, and with an eye-catching design, the Sony Vaio EA24FM/W and its combination of Blu-ray and Intel Wireless Display make it an affordable multimedia winner.

Review Of The Nintendo 3DS

2011-02-23T14:41:00.000-08:00

It's fairly clear that the powers that be at Nintendo HD in Japan firmly believe that 3D is the future. "The 3DS will change gaming… again," executives said at the launch conference, citing the company's track record with the Wii and Wii Fit.

The questions are: is their faith in the technology going to translate to a real game changer? And is tacking on the clever autosteroscopic 3D screen to ageing DS technology really the best way to take us to this utopian three-dimensional future?

From the outset, any kind of critique of the 3DS needs to be tempered with the very big disclaimer that the autosteroscopic 3D is very much a "suck it and see" technology.

For some, the addition of a genuinely well-designed top screen, the fact that it allows you to see 3D very effectively without the need for glasses, and the fact that the handheld has a slider that allows you to alter the effect to suit the way in which you hold the console to suit your vision will be groundbreaking.

But for others, the 3D will be a gimmick – not enhancing games but distracting from the playability or merely a nice trick that will quickly grow old.

The enhancements in the 3DS are not limited to the 3D screen, but it is fair to say that it is this addition that will define it, despite some nifty communications tools like StreetPass and SpotPass and, crucially, an analogue stick to join the almost bewildering array of input options already present in the DS platform

The Nintendo 3DS will live or die by the 3D – and despite a lacklustre launch line-up, the early indicators are that this will make sure the entire platform is alive and kicking for some time to come

Review Of Snow Leopard

2011-02-23T13:10:00.000-08:00

Apple has spent the last decade building and improving Mac OS X, fusing the classic Mac OS and technology acquired from Steve Jobs’s Next into an impressive mainstream operating system that’s widely considered the best in its class. But after a decade of constant advancement and regular operating-system upgrades, Apple has taken a pause with the release of Snow Leopard, also known as Mac OS X 10.6. Instead of adding hundreds of new features, Apple has chosen to use Snow Leopard to cut ties with the past, plan for the future, and take dead aim on its present competition.

The result is a Mac OS X update unlike any in recent memory, one that boosts speeds, reclaims disk space, tweaks dozens of features, and lays the groundwork for a new generation of computers that feature 64-bit multicore microprocessors, ultra-powerful graphics processors, and massive amounts of memory. These features, combined with the low upgrade price of $29, make Snow Leopard the biggest no-brainer of an upgrade since Mac OS X 10.1. (And that upgrade, the aged among us will recall, was completely free.)

Review Of The Bose QuietComfort 15

2011-02-23T05:55:00.000-08:00

The good: Extracomfortable design; improved sound; highly effective noise-canceling circuitry; device folds for compact storage in included carrying case; 30-day home trial.
The bad: Expensive; when the battery dies, so does the music.
The bottom line: While they're no bargain, the Bose QuietComfort 15s currently offer the best sound and silencing capabilities in a pair of noise-canceling headphones.

Review:
In designing its fourth-generation consumer noise-canceling headphones, the QuietComfort 15s, Bose has done something interesting. Instead of coming up with a whole new look for its headphones as it did with the QuietComfort 3s, Bose has left the basic design of its popular QuietComfort 2s intact and simply redesigned them on the inside, adding even more effective noise-canceling circuitry and improving their sound quality.

Review Of The Dr. Dre Beats

2011-02-23T05:51:00.001-08:00

The good: The Monster Beats by Dr. Dre headphones offer a stylish and comfortable design as well as exceptionally crisp audio response. Sound quality is mostly balanced, with warm mids and thumping bass. Included are a nice carrying case and a music-phone-compatible cable.

The bad: The Monster Beats by Dr. Dre headphones cannot be used without batteries. Glossy black design is very smudge-prone, and a few songs sound harsh. Right earcup rattles while you walk.

The bottom line: The unique and stylish Monster Beats by Dr. Dre headphones offer solid audio, useful accessories, and a look that's anything but copycat. For fashion-forward folks with cash to spare, they're a great option.

Review:It's not always easy to get excited about a pair of headphones on first glance. Generally, the listening experience, which is gathered only after putting a set on and sitting down with some favorite music, is what draws people in. Not so with the Monster Beats by Dr. Dre headphones, a sweet-looking set that will relieve you of $350. While their sound quality is nothing to scoff at, their appeal as eye-candy is undeniable. For audio enthusiasts who are tired of the same old look, the Beats are a must.

Review Of The Bose Lifestyle V25

2011-02-22T20:01:00.000-08:00

Unlike the Lifestyle T20, the V25 features a built-in iPod/iPhone dock, AM/FM tuner and an LED screen-equipped radio frequency remote control. Additionally, the Lifestyle V25 is Bose link compatible.
Its Unify intelligent integration system makes setting up the Lifestyle V25 very simple as it displays a helpful walkthrough on-screen which suggests connection options and even verifies connections for you. The Lifestyle V25's ADAPTiQ audio calibration system will automatically detect in-room acoustics and adjust accordingly for optimum sound quality in any speaker setup. The V25's iPod/iPhone dock charges your iPod/iPhone while also allowing playback and remote control via the Lifestyle V25's remote control. Bose link compatibility allows for syncing with other Bose link compatible sound systems for listening in every room of the house.

Review Of BulletStorm

2011-02-22T19:45:00.000-08:00

I've come to a conclusion: Bulletstorm wasn't so much developed as it was raised on human growth hormones and taught the English language by a group of sailors and truck drivers. It was also shown every '80s action and sci-fi movie ever made about a dozen times, given a bottle of whiskey, handed a gun and instructed to shoot anything that moves.

The people who clearly felt that the first-person shooter genre was skimping on the "S" in "FPS" and taking itself too seriously birthed it; the sort who've made the likes of Painkiller and published Unreal Tournament and Gears of War. It's clear in everything from its distinctive style to its disregard for the plausible.

Yes, Bulletstorm is ridiculous, but in the way that the very best guilty pleasures are. That's the crux of the game really: the violence. Not the amount, but the inventiveness. This game succeeds in providing a great setting within which you can shoot, kick and energy leash bad guys to death in a huge numbers of ways. From a simple headshot to remotely guiding a (sometimes) human bomb into other enemies and beyond, the possibilities for being sadistic for points are awesome. The world is filled with deadly surprises with which to dispatch foes gruesomely (and stylishly), whether it's giant cacti or blast furnaces.

Despite plenty of murder, I never really made use of the full arsenal at my disposal. The flare gun and shotgun played second fiddle to the likes of the fully-upgraded Bouncer Cannon, which fires a repeatedly-exploding ball you can kick into lone or groups of enemies for a special Skillshot (that's the game's term for fancy deaths, by the way). Besides a special tingle of pride, you'll want to pursue Skillshots for the weapon upgrade points they dish out.That's the crux of the game really: the violence. Not the amount, but the inventiveness. This game succeeds in providing a great setting within which you can shoot, kick and energy leash bad guys to death in a huge numbers of ways. From a simple headshot to remotely guiding a (sometimes) human bomb into other enemies and beyond, the possibilities for being sadistic for points are awesome. The world is filled with deadly surprises with which to dispatch foes gruesomely (and stylishly), whether it's giant cacti or blast furnaces.

Despite plenty of murder, I never really made use of the full arsenal at my disposal. The flare gun and shotgun played second fiddle to the likes of the fully-upgraded Bouncer Cannon, which fires a repeatedly-exploding ball you can kick into lone or groups of enemies for a special Skillshot (that's the game's term for fancy deaths, by the way). Besides a special tingle of pride, you'll want to pursue Skillshots for the weapon upgrade points they dish out.

Review Of The Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III

2011-02-22T19:06:00.000-08:00

It is always exciting to hear that your most-used piece of photography kit is being replaced with a new and improved model - as was the case for me with the announcement of the . The 1Ds III is Canon's ultra-high-end DSLR, delivering top-of-the-line image quality from a top-of-the-line shooting system matched to a top-of-the-line physical structure.

If you read the Canon EOS 1D Mark III Review (Canon's other current-at-this-time 1-Series DSLR), you are going to think that much of the Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III review sounds familiar. And for a good reason. These two redesigned-from-the-ground-up cameras are mostly identical with the exception of a few significant differences - including the sensor size/resolution (and associated parts including the viewfinder) and the max frame rate/buffer depth. Here is how they and the other current Canon DSLRs compare in these and other regards ...

Review Of The IMac

2011-02-22T18:56:00.000-08:00

The new Apple iMac doesn’t make any revolutionary departures from its exquisite ancestry, nor should it. iMacs have made a well deserved name for themselves as reliable, fast and comparatively easy to use and this newest model builds nicely on that reputation. This is the new base version of the iMac and there are lots of opportunities for upgrades for users who need more power and features. But that’s not to say that this is a base level multimedia computer. Far from it. It boasts a wide feature set, great overall performance and a display screen that, even at the entry level, is far beyond most of the competition. Many people have found that Apple This is the new base version of the iMac and there are lots of opportunities for upgrades for users who need more power and features. But that’s not to say that this is a base level multimedia computer. Far from it. It boasts a wide feature set, great overall performance and a display screen that, even at the entry level, is far beyond most of the competition. Overall the IMac is a perfect upgrade to existing users of IMac or beginners

Review Of The Samsung Galaxy Tab

2011-02-22T18:51:00.001-08:00

Since the arrival of the Apple iPad in April of 2010, we've seen a handful of competitors step up with inexpensive tablet alternatives in all shapes and sizes. With the Galaxy Tab, Samsung has created a true peer of the iPad--an uncompromising product that stakes out new territory in terms of both design and features. Unlike the 9.7-inch iPad and its Apple iOS software, the Tab's screen measures 7 inches diagonally and runs Google's Android 2.2 operating system. Sprint's version of the Tab goes on sale November 14, priced

Review Of The XOOM Tablet

2011-02-22T18:48:00.000-08:00

The Xoom betters the iPad in some ways--it comes standard with front- and rear-facing cameras, including one that can record in HD, compared with none in the current version of the iPad. It also boasts a larger screen with a higher resolution, supports Adobe Flash, and uses Verizon's network instead of AT&T's It will become the first device to run the latest version of Google's Android operating system, known as Honeycomb. The operating system supports multitasking and has been designed explicitly for tablets.

Review Of The IPhone 4

2011-02-22T14:28:00.001-08:00

Apple have announced the new iPhone 4 that improves on its older version, by promising many features that were requested by iPhone users. The main addition to the Apple iPhone 4 is speed and not only does it promise to be twice as fast as the older iPhones, but will also include a 5 Megapixel Camera with LED flash, FaceTime for advanced video calling, Retina Display for the sharpest, most vibrant highest-resolution phone screen ever, Multitasking capabilities and HD Video Recording and Editing.
Is it the update you've been waiting for or are you a little underwhelmed? Let us know and be amongst the first to write your reviews of the Apple iPhone 4 here, and tell others what you think.